Continuing in yummy food mode, we've just been eating something particularly delicious. And it's a potato. If the first of the Jersey Royal potatoes hit the spot, then Noir Moutier will have you clammering for more. Fortunately we do have some more. At the moment they're more affordable.
Noir Moutier are very expensive. They've been in the market for a few weeks but at eye-watering prices, they haven't made it to our shopping list. This last week the prices started to drop to a less of a 'good-grief' price range, so we got a kilo. They are fantastic!
Not sure exactly where Noir Moutier sit within the top ten of the world's most expensive food items. There is after all Civet coffee to compete with, saffron, beluga cavier, white truffles and macademia nuts. Probably there's a fish to be added to the list, may be some wildly rare fruit, but no matter. If I was a Noir Moutier potato I'd be happy with my status as the world's most expensive potato. There are different figures quoted as to price per kilo, but they can sell up to €550 - apparently. It's all to do with being picked by hand because they are delicate potato. Thank goodness the handpicking wine producers round here aren't charging such acutely high prices. Stories abound that it was only due to the support of a 'handful' (sorry about that) of devotees that they avoided extinction during WW1.
I don't know how they become affordable in our local market. Some have made their way into supermarkets as well. Currently the price is down into single figures. But I guess there are ways and means within the market fraternity. Either way the Noir Moutier potato is just fabulous. However appearance is not startling, so to maintain their allure, I'm not posting any photos. Just remember that if anyone comes to stay and they get served Noir Moutier potatoes, we must like you. A LOT!!
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